Meeting Agenda
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
C. Adoption of Agenda
D. Presentation of Agenda Items & Questions/Comments from the Public
E. Approval of Consent Agenda
E.1. Minutes from Last Meeting - August 12, 2025 
E.2. Payroll Report - August 2025
E.3. Accounts Payable Report - August 2025
E.4. Personnel Report - Approval of Resignations, Retirements and New Hires 
F. Committee Reports
F.1. Policy Committee
F.2. Finance & Personnel Committee
F.3. Curriculum Committee
G. Administrator's Reports
G.1. ECHO Central Office Administrators
G.1.a. Dr. John Gibson, Interim CSBO
G.1.a.I. Financials
G.1.a.I.a. ECHO Financial Report
G.1.a.I.b. Member & Non-Member District Tuition Balance Report
G.1.b. Mrs. Diane Barnes-Maguire, HR Director
G.1.b.I. ECHO Staffing Needs Reports
G.1.b.II. Independent Contractors Update
G.1.c. Ms. Shannon Horton, Teaching, Learning Assessment Specialist
G.1.c.I. Program Enrollments
G.1.d. Ms. Tracy Avant-Bey, Director of Technology
G.1.e. Mr. William "Bill" Holder, Director of Buildings & Grounds
G.2. Superintendent's Report
G.2.a. ECHO Facilities Improvement Project Updates
G.2.a.I. MacArthur Rising 2025 Update
G.2.b. Superintendent Updates
H. Unfinished Business: 
I. New Business

I.1. First Reading of Board Policies (PRESS Issue 118 & 119)

  • 1:10 – School District Legal Status
  • 1:20 – District Organization, Operations, and Cooperative Agreements
  • 1:30 – School District Philosophy
  • 2:10 – School District Governance
  • 2:80 – Board Member Oath and Conduct
  • 2:130 – Board-Superintendent Relationship
  • 2:240 – Board Policy Development
  • 2:260 – Uniform Grievance Procedure
  • 2:265 – Title IX Grievance Procedure (REWRITTEN)
  • 3:30 – Chain of Command
  • 4:15 – Identity Protection
  • 4:50 – Payment Procedures
  • 4:55 – Use of Credit and Procurement Cards
  • 4:80 – Accounting and Audits
  • 4:120 – Food Services
  • 4:180 – Pandemic Preparedness; Management; and Recovery
  • 5:10 – Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
  • 5:20 – Workplace Harassment Prohibited
  • 5:60 – Expenses
  • 5:100 – Staff Development Program
  • 6:150 – Home and Hospital Instruction
  • 6:235 – Access to Electronic Networks (AI-enabled tools added)
  • 6:310 – High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students
  • 7:10 – Equal Educational Opportunities
  • 7:20 – Harassment of Students Prohibited
  • 7:40 – Nonpublic School Students, Including Parochial and Home-Schooled Students
  • 7:50 – School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools
  • 7:60 – Residence
  • 7:70 – Attendance and Truancy
  • 7:90 – Release During School Hours
  • 7:130 – Student Rights and Responsibilities
  • 7:140 – Search and Seizure
  • 7:180 – Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
  • 7:185 – Teen Dating Violence Prohibited
  • 7:190 – Student Behavior
  • 7:200 – Suspension Procedures
  • 7:210 – Expulsion Procedures
  • 7:250 – Student Support Services
  • 7:255 (NEW) – Students Who are Parents, Expectant Parents, or Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence
  • 7:270 – Administering Medicines to Students
  • 7:300 – Extracurricular Athletics
  • 7:325 – Student Fundraising Activities
  • 8:30 – Visitors to and Conduct on School Property
  • 8:80 – Gifts to the District
I.2. Approval of FY2026 Budget
I.3. Review of Closed Session Minutes & Approval of Recording Destruction (18-Month Retention)
J. Closed Session
K. Possible Actions after Closed Session
K.1. Action re: Employment of Assistant Principal
K.2. Action re: Amendment to Administrative Contract
K.3. Action re: Proposal for Financial Consulting Services with Transformational Business Services, LLC (FY2026)
K.4. Action re: Amendment No. 024 to the Professional Services Agreement with JMA Architects for the MacArthur School Renovation & Expansion Project
L. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
M. Adjournment
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM - Regular Meeting of the ECHO Executive Board of Directors
Subject:
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
B. Roll Call
Subject:
C. Adoption of Agenda
Subject:
D. Presentation of Agenda Items & Questions/Comments from the Public
Description:
Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per person.  At this time, the Board President will call on those who have requested to make Public Comment.  Please understand that the Board will not respond to comments made during Public Comment but may direct the Superintendent to address the matter at a later time. 
Subject:
E. Approval of Consent Agenda
Subject:
E.1. Minutes from Last Meeting - August 12, 2025 
Subject:
E.2. Payroll Report - August 2025
Description:
PAY DATES PAYROLL TOTALS
8/15/2025 $716,553.08
8/29/2025 $138,249.94
TOTAL $854,803.02
Subject:
E.3. Accounts Payable Report - August 2025
Subject:
E.4. Personnel Report - Approval of Resignations, Retirements and New Hires 
Subject:
F. Committee Reports
Description:
The ECHO Standing Committee Chairpersons or their designee will report on items presently in progress.
Subject:
F.1. Policy Committee
Subject:
F.2. Finance & Personnel Committee
Subject:
F.3. Curriculum Committee
Subject:
G. Administrator's Reports
Description:
The Board will be updated on items presently in progress by the ECHO Central Office Administrators.
Subject:
G.1. ECHO Central Office Administrators
Subject:
G.1.a. Dr. John Gibson, Interim CSBO
Subject:
G.1.a.I. Financials
Subject:
G.1.a.I.a. ECHO Financial Report
Subject:
G.1.a.I.b. Member & Non-Member District Tuition Balance Report
Subject:
G.1.b. Mrs. Diane Barnes-Maguire, HR Director
Subject:
G.1.b.I. ECHO Staffing Needs Reports
Subject:
G.1.b.II. Independent Contractors Update
Subject:
G.1.c. Ms. Shannon Horton, Teaching, Learning Assessment Specialist
Subject:
G.1.c.I. Program Enrollments
Subject:
G.1.d. Ms. Tracy Avant-Bey, Director of Technology
Subject:
G.1.e. Mr. William "Bill" Holder, Director of Buildings & Grounds
Subject:
G.2. Superintendent's Report
Subject:
G.2.a. ECHO Facilities Improvement Project Updates
Subject:
G.2.a.I. MacArthur Rising 2025 Update
Subject:
G.2.b. Superintendent Updates
Subject:
H. Unfinished Business: 
Subject:
I. New Business
Subject:

I.1. First Reading of Board Policies (PRESS Issue 118 & 119)

  • 1:10 – School District Legal Status
  • 1:20 – District Organization, Operations, and Cooperative Agreements
  • 1:30 – School District Philosophy
  • 2:10 – School District Governance
  • 2:80 – Board Member Oath and Conduct
  • 2:130 – Board-Superintendent Relationship
  • 2:240 – Board Policy Development
  • 2:260 – Uniform Grievance Procedure
  • 2:265 – Title IX Grievance Procedure (REWRITTEN)
  • 3:30 – Chain of Command
  • 4:15 – Identity Protection
  • 4:50 – Payment Procedures
  • 4:55 – Use of Credit and Procurement Cards
  • 4:80 – Accounting and Audits
  • 4:120 – Food Services
  • 4:180 – Pandemic Preparedness; Management; and Recovery
  • 5:10 – Equal Employment Opportunity and Minority Recruitment
  • 5:20 – Workplace Harassment Prohibited
  • 5:60 – Expenses
  • 5:100 – Staff Development Program
  • 6:150 – Home and Hospital Instruction
  • 6:235 – Access to Electronic Networks (AI-enabled tools added)
  • 6:310 – High School Credit for Non-District Experiences; Course Substitutions; Re-Entering Students
  • 7:10 – Equal Educational Opportunities
  • 7:20 – Harassment of Students Prohibited
  • 7:40 – Nonpublic School Students, Including Parochial and Home-Schooled Students
  • 7:50 – School Admissions and Student Transfers To and From Non-District Schools
  • 7:60 – Residence
  • 7:70 – Attendance and Truancy
  • 7:90 – Release During School Hours
  • 7:130 – Student Rights and Responsibilities
  • 7:140 – Search and Seizure
  • 7:180 – Prevention of and Response to Bullying, Intimidation, and Harassment
  • 7:185 – Teen Dating Violence Prohibited
  • 7:190 – Student Behavior
  • 7:200 – Suspension Procedures
  • 7:210 – Expulsion Procedures
  • 7:250 – Student Support Services
  • 7:255 (NEW) – Students Who are Parents, Expectant Parents, or Victims of Domestic or Sexual Violence
  • 7:270 – Administering Medicines to Students
  • 7:300 – Extracurricular Athletics
  • 7:325 – Student Fundraising Activities
  • 8:30 – Visitors to and Conduct on School Property
  • 8:80 – Gifts to the District
Description:
These policies are presented for first reading and review.
Subject:
I.2. Approval of FY2026 Budget
Subject:
I.3. Review of Closed Session Minutes & Approval of Recording Destruction (18-Month Retention)
Subject:
J. Closed Session
Subject:
K. Possible Actions after Closed Session
Subject:
K.1. Action re: Employment of Assistant Principal
Subject:
K.2. Action re: Amendment to Administrative Contract
Subject:
K.3. Action re: Proposal for Financial Consulting Services with Transformational Business Services, LLC (FY2026)
Subject:
K.4. Action re: Amendment No. 024 to the Professional Services Agreement with JMA Architects for the MacArthur School Renovation & Expansion Project
Subject:
L. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting
Subject:
M. Adjournment

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